Shadow world

by Xerxex

27 Mar 2017 1264 readers Score 8.7 (26 votes) PDF Mobi ePub Txt


The next day school had been canceled due to a possible gas leak in the school's kitchen Parker took the advantage of his day off and got ready to see Jonathan. The thought of seeing him again excited Parker which driven him to dress much more faster.

Making sure he had everything he grabbed his keys and locked the door behind him as he left, down the stairs Parker stopped  midway down the steps when his path was blocked by someone standing at the door to the building it was Caleb his eyes were scanning the names of the tenants that live her but his eyes drifted to me when he saw someone coming down the stairs. 

Parker's cheeks flooded red as he stared back at this beautiful man that stood at his door but Parker reminded himself of who Caleb really was and that was the reason they really couldn't work out. Taking a deep breath Parker climbed the rest of the way down the steps and opened the door the cold air filled the foyer nipping at his already red cheeks. 

Caleb stood there for the first time in a while his cocky confidence wasn't present it was more of a shy boy who was afraid to talk to the girl of his dream or something. Caleb was broken.

"H...hi"He stuttered. smiling nervously. 

Parker felt bad a bit for Caleb he never seen him like this before. Mentally kicking himself in the ass he kept telling himself that Caleb is the same man so why is he feeling bad for him? The feeling of guilt filled him as he remembered the words he spoke of Caleb yet remembering them he felt guilty because of the harsh way he had spoke to him but no matter how many times he kept telling himself that he did what he had to do it didn't make him feel any better than before in fact it just made it worse. 

A burst of cold wind swirled around he watched Caleb shiver with that he opened the door wider to allow him in. 

"Thank you" He says. Rubbing his cold hands together. 

Crossing his arms together Parker remained head strong doing his best to keep his defense up.

"Looking I know you don't want to see me but I just need you to hear me out and after i will go if you want me too." He says.

His eyes shifting back and forth into mine waiting for Parker to day or do something so he just simply nodded.

Sighing in relief Caleb tried to think of where to start.

"Parker, after yesterday what you told me really hurt but at the same time it's what I really needed to hear cause you were right. I am a dog and to be honest Parker everyone is so easy to get to except you. You never showed any interest in me and that was very shocking to me" He explained. 

Oh how sorry i feel for you Parker mocked him in his head. Even though he really did.

"And that made me want to know you so I got to talking to people and they all told me the same thing that you didn't like how I presented myself even though they all thought you were crazy and at first I thought so too but I was so caught up in my selfishness that I didn't really get the clear picture which was that you had always called me out on my bullshit and my whoring around and so that really got me to thinking that you are the only one who never wanted me people only wanted me for sex or social status but not you"

His look begun to change his expression went from being shy to a new confident person but something else was there too but he had a feeling he was going to find out. 

"From that moment on I wanted to talk to you and well I screwed up big time, Parker. I want another chance at being friends if you would please give me another chance." He begs. 

Parker hated this. He always hated when someone was hurting especially when he could tell they were trying to change to make something work the way he spoke, he spoke with real honesty and in sincerity which one thing clear is that Caleb is telling the truth to Parker.

Sighing Parker mind was racing trying think of something to say but his mind came up short, his blank expression gave Caleb the wrong idea and he nodded feeling hurt he turned and walked out the door. 

Groaning in frustration he walked after Caleb catching his arm feeling the solid muscles underneath the thick coat. The surprise didn't last long when Caleb turned his head back his big grey hopeful eyes peered at him. 

"If you want to prove to mean what you said then maybe we can go and have lunch sometime soon" 

A smile spread across his face as he fully turned to Parker. "You really mean it" He asked. His voice full of excitement.

Couldn't but smile himself he laughed once nodding his head. "Yeah I mean it people deserve second chances so why not you?" Parker says.

"Thanks" He grinned. 

"Parker?" A voice sounds. Immediately he knew who it was.

Looking around Caleb's massive form he saw Jonathan standing at the bottom of the steps his eyes narrowed a bit looking between us, if Parker didn't know any better it seemed to him that Jonathan seemed a bit mad. 

Caleb turning around and almost instantly Parker could feel a change in the air as the essence of testosterone filled the air around them. It was like two alpha males meeting in the wild getting ready to fight for the single mate and unfortunately Parker felt he was that mate and he knew who would be the winner if these two fought. Parker knew that Caleb could fight but something else told him that Jonathan would rip him to shreds.

The first thing surprised Parker was that Caleb was able to see him but that was is impossible unless Jonathan had let his glamour down, but still he was surprised to see him here at his home. 

"I see you are going somewhere Parker" Caleb spoke breaking the silence. "I will see you soon" He said in a warm smile touching his arm. That earn a low growl from Jonathan.

A flicker of Caleb's old self emerged as he was happy he got the reaction out of the other boy he confidently walked pasted Jonathan and down the road.

"Who was that?" Jonathan asked looking at the other boy. 

"Just a friend from school" Parker replied. 

"Doesn't seem like a normal friend" He said in a harsh tone.

"Jonathan come on he is just a friend like you and I are well a supernatural one at that" He tried to joke to break the tension. Though Jonathan calmed down a bit he remained in a protective mood.

"Come on let's go" Parker said tugging Jonathan's arm.

.......

Jonathan took Parker back to the institute he felt a bit better when they were away in his world, Jonathan was still fuming a bit about the fact that another mundane was with Parker. Jonathan knew it was stupid to get this worked up over this, he barely knew Parker and yet he is getting pissed off that some other guy was talking to him? 

Parker took notice of Jonathan's mad yet silent expression as they rode up the elevator, the doors opened with a ear splitting grind Jonathan cursed under his breath.

"Gotta get that oiled or something" Pushing the door wider to allow Parker to pass. They both headed up to his room. 

Jonathan led them to the library where he got a few books for Parker and Parker began reading, despite his lack of interest of school work this was the type of school work he'd happy to learn. He starting reading about the two wars there were waged decimating the ranks of the Shadowhunters but then he remembered Jonathan telling him how he lost his parents to the wars and I can only imagine how many families were killed or broken apart by these wars. It wasn't a peaceful time for that year. SO much death and destruction. 

Parker knew that human wars were bad but a otherworldly war with demons and warriors it was something else. Here if a country loses they take land but if demons won all humans and living things would die. Looking at the clock three hours had passed by and Jonathan had taken a nap on the oversize couch. Closing the oversize leather book he grabbed the small throw blanket that resting the back of the couch and threw it on Jonathan. 

Parker got up and started to explore the institute. As he walked down the halls seeing all the empty rooms until the sound of grunts and shouts echoed. Following the noise Parker was led up several steps coming to a large room, given how far he went up he would have to say he was in the attic. 

Opening the door Parker saw a single man twirling around a wooden staff moving around so gracefully as he practiced his forms, it was mesmerizing watching this man perform. On his slow movements he took notice of his well toned body. The young man was about Parker's height dirty blond hair that was soaked from sweat. He was really cute could be on the cover of some magazine he saw several dark runes on his chest and arms as he moved just like Jonathan just in different spots. 

It wasn't until the young man stopped his practice that he realized he had an audience present. His head turned to the side a bit. 

"You are the seer aren't you?" He spoke. 

Stunned Parker cleared his throat. "Yeah I suppose I am, I didn't mean to interrupt your practice I can go" He trailed off.

"No nonsense I was just about done" He waved his hand. The young man place the staff back on the wall were other ones on different colors and lengths hung, he grabbed a towel and wiped down his body wrapping the towel around his neck smiling. 

"I'm Charles Silverlake" He held out his hand. Parker took a look at his golden eyes, they were warm like the sun but something about them seemed off.

"I'm Parker. Reed." He finished. 

"You are the boy who has Jonathan so attached to you i can see why though you are pretty cute"  He laughed. "Don't be shy he always goes after the pretty ones but I am surprised he has moved on so quick." 

Confused Parker replied. "No...we aren't"

"Right you aren't of course I mean his last boyfriend died a sudden death which is tragic but still" 

"Death?" Parker asked. Stunned. 

"Of course I am sure he told you about his past love right? Or his lovers?" He pushed.

"No" He said.

"Oh dear, well then in that case I was one of them" He smiled.

Before he could say anything he could hear steps coming from behind. Turning his head he saw Jonathan his chest heaving from lack of breath. He looked between us anger filled his eyes.

"Charles what are you doing here?" He said through his teeth as he walked forward. 

"Oh, I am just taking a look at are knew seer I mean they are quite rare aren't they? I can see why you are fascinated with him." Charles says looking at me except this time with more of jealousy then curiosity.

"This is not the time or place Charles."

"You're right Jon..."He patted his chest as he walked by. 

"I do hope you tell him about Sammy" He says as he walked off into another room.

Jonathan's fists were clenched in tight balls as he took several breaths to calm himself down. Turning around he looked at Parker with a sadden look on his face.

"What was all that about?" Parker asked.

.......

"His name was Sam but his nickname was Sammy. I was two year older than Sam and so we never really trained together much except when I helped him when I could. He was cute and smart and funny and so innocent." He pauses. "He saw the same horrors I did from the wars and we both had each other to get through the tough times. You see before him I dated Charles for a year but the day I saw Sammy I knew he was the one, Charles is a good guy at times but he is so self absorbed and only cared for himself and I couldn't be with someone like that so I broke up with him and left him for Sammy." He says. 

"We were together for nearly four years until last year he disappeared. We searched for him for days and we couldn't find him until we came across his body near a tiny pack of werewolfs. His throat had been ripped out and heart taken so we got back up and killed the pack for breaking the law. That night seeing him like that has burned into my mind for a very long time and I vowed to myself that I would protect kill anyone who does harm to those I care about." He finishes. 

Sitting there Parker looked at Jonathan tears rolling down his cheeks. Jonathan to was crying but was silent. Parker reached over he hugged Jonathan tightly assuring him that he has a friend. 

"I couldn't imagine what you went through I am so sorry you lost the man you loved" Parker says sincerely.

"I was going to ask him to marry me as shadowhunters we have a high risk of dying at a young age so we marry and have kids early because if we waited like normal mundanes do we run the risk of not experiencing parenthood. See gay people in our world aren't spoken of much with the older crowd and since there is no law forbidding gay couples from marrying we can. Just back then no one saw this type of stuff happening but hey times changes right?" He laughs once.

"In my world we don't have to worry much but you fight to the death over creatures that should exist only in movies and books so I guess I understand a bit where you are going with this." Parker says. "Sammy must have been a great guy"

Jonathan smiled. "He was. The best." Pu;;ing a locket from under his shirt he opened it showing me a picture of a brown haired boy that must have been him. He was so cute and innocent looking. Parker felt bad that Jonathan lost someone he loved so much in such a cruel way.

"Thank you Parker for no running away I know my world is dangerous" He says

"I am freaked a bit but as long as I have my shadowhunter buddy with me I will be all good" Parker smiled.

Indeed you do Jonathan thought to himself. Smiling.

.......

"Way you doing this?!" Sam cried. Tears rolling down his bruised cut cheeks. 

The dark cloaked figure lashed out at Sam again raking a claw like glove across his chest blood splattering on the ground. Sam roared in pain and anguish, unable to move or run being bind by thick rope to a tree. 

Sam leaned forward coughing up blood as the hooded figure loomed over him.

"Please..." Sam begged his voice no more than a whisper. 

"You've been in my way to get what I want so I am taking you out" The hooded figure says his male voice deep almost in a growl. Grabbing Sam head back the hooded man reared his clawed glove back high in air and arching it down the claw ripping their way across his throat blood spurting out with each pulse. Having a hint of mercy the hood man plunged his hand deep into Sam's chest pulling his still beating heart out ending his suffering instantly. 

"I'll kill who ever decided to take what is mine" The man says smiling.

by Xerxex

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